Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
INCI: BABASSU OIL POLYGLYCERYL-4 ESTERS
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low concern; CIR-reviewed as safe; no ethoxylation involved (polyglyceryl, not PEG-based), so no 1,4-dioxane risk. Produced by transesterification of babassu seed oil with polyglycerin-4 (a 4-unit glycerin polymer); the polyglycerol backbone provides a PEG-free, mild emulsifying profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters safe in cosmetics?
Low concern; CIR-reviewed as safe; no ethoxylation involved (polyglyceryl, not PEG-based), so no 1,4-dioxane risk. Produced by transesterification of babassu seed oil with polyglycerin-4 (a 4-unit glycerin polymer); the polyglycerol backbone provides a PEG-free, mild emulsifying profile The EU classifies Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters allowed in the EU?
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters do in cosmetics?
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters functions as: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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